CVE-2018-5698

Name: CVE-2018-5698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-14T04:29:00.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5698 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libreadstat.a in WizardMac ReadStat 0.1.1 has a heap-based buffer over-read via an unterminated string.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libreadstat.a in WizardMac ReadStat 0.1.1 has a heap-based buffer over-read via an unterminated string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wizardmac	Readstat	0.1.1

References

https://github.com/WizardMac/ReadStat/issues/108Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/WizardMac/ReadStat/issues/108Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5698?

libreadstat.a in WizardMac ReadStat 0.1.1 has a heap-based buffer over-read via an unterminated string.

How severe is CVE-2018-5698?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5698 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5698?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-5698?

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Source: NVD / NIST